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Teaching Those Uniquely Human Skills in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Jan 10, 2025 | bamradionetwork.com | Rita Wirtz |Errol Smith |Debra Pierce |Carl Hooker

Carl Hooker with Travis Allen and Dr. Michelle AmentThis episode discusses the importance of shifting educational focus from mere knowledge acquisition to fostering human skills essential for thriving in an AI-driven world. The conversation highlights the Human Intelligence Movement, a nonprofit initiative aimed at ensuring students develop critical human skills.
Students are Reading Less and How to Reverse the Trend: Exploring What Works

Jan 7, 2025 | bamradionetwork.com | Errol Smith |Rita Wirtz |Emily Parnell |Jon Harper

00:00 The Decline of Reading in Education 10:18 The Impact of Technology on Attention 12:25 Challenges in Higher Education 20:07 Engaging Students with Literature 22:25 Engaging Students in Critical Thinking 23:43 The Impact of Technology on Learning 25:01 Building a Supportive Classroom Environment 28:10 Balancing Discussion and Assessment 30:06 The Power of Shared Reading Experiences 32:39 Creating Social Connections Through Texts 34:55 Rethinking Reading Practices 37:28 Empowering...
2024 Year in Review: Binge Listen to the Entire Series

Jan 2, 2025 | bamradionetwork.com | Errol Smith |Rita Wirtz |Emily Parnell

BETA – Listen in as we wrap up 2024 with a mic drop. Each episode reviews the year’s discussions on the top 12 BRN podcasts and producer favorites as they delve into the evolving education landscape. Powered by AI, your hosts dive into the most practical and actionable ideas to support teaching, learning, and school leadership. Mic Drop is a pilot project from BRN’s Gen AI Podcast Lab. The first iteration is promising, and we look forward to improving these summaries as the technology evolves.
Unlocking Potential: Innovative Teaching Strategies for Students Who Struggle With Math

Jun 17, 2024 | bamradionetwork.com | Debra Pierce |Errol Smith |Rita Wirtz |Jon Harper

Honora Wall never liked math or being cold when she was younger, but now she does math every day and lives in the Midwest! Her passion for helping struggling students led her to get her Master’s degree in Applied Learning & Instruction from the University of Central Florida, and an Ed.D in Curriculum & Instruction from Concordia University Chicago.
Unlocking Potential: Innovative Teaching Strategies for Students Who Struggle With Math

Jun 17, 2024 | bamradionetwork.com | Debra Pierce |Errol Smith |Rita Wirtz |Jon Harper

Honora Wall never liked math or being cold when she was younger, but now she does math every day and lives in the Midwest! Her passion for helping struggling students led her to get her Master’s degree in Applied Learning & Instruction from the University of Central Florida, and an Ed.D in Curriculum & Instruction from Concordia University Chicago.
Behind the Scenes Prep for ISTELive: New Books, New Authors, and a Meetup

Jun 13, 2024 | bamradionetwork.com | Debra Pierce |Errol Smith |Rita Wirtz

Carl Hooker with Valerie Witte and Emily ReedJoin us for a behind-the-scenes chat with two of the staff at ISTE as they prepare to bring you a pop-up book store, new books, and an opportunity to meet over 20 ISTE authors at this year’s conference.
Behind the Scenes Prep for ISTELive: New Books, New Authors, and a Meetup

Jun 13, 2024 | bamradionetwork.com | Debra Pierce |Errol Smith |Rita Wirtz

Carl Hooker with Valerie Witte and Emily ReedJoin us for a behind-the-scenes chat with two of the staff at ISTE as they prepare to bring you a pop-up book store, new books, and an opportunity to meet over 20 ISTE authors at this year’s conference.
Differentiating Brain Breaks to Meet Individual Student Needs: What Works

Jun 6, 2024 | bamradionetwork.com | Debra Pierce |Errol Smith |Rita Wirtz |Jon Harper

Jon Harper with Wendy Turner, Judy Willis, and David UpeguiThis panel discussed why brain breaks are important for students during class time. More importantly, the guests unpack how to differentiate brain breaks to meet students’ specific needs– using them as tools to enhance social-emotional learning and academic performance.
Differentiating Brain Breaks to Meet Individual Student Needs: What Works

Jun 6, 2024 | bamradionetwork.com | Debra Pierce |Errol Smith |Rita Wirtz |Jon Harper

Jon Harper with Wendy Turner, Judy Willis, and David UpeguiThis panel discussed why brain breaks are important for students during class time. More importantly, the guests unpack how to differentiate brain breaks to meet students’ specific needs– using them as tools to enhance social-emotional learning and academic performance.
Teacher Wellness: How Technology Can Support Wellbeing

May 29, 2024 | bamradionetwork.com | Debra Pierce |Errol Smith |Rita Wirtz

Carl Hooker with Meredith Masar BoullionTeacher wellness is increasingly a top priority across the education community. In this discussion, we explore how technology, particularly AI, can help alleviate some of the stress by automating tasks and lightening the cognitive load. Our guest emphasizes the need for professional development and time for teachers to learn how to use new technologies effectively.